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Kyle Tucker homers to back up a strong start by Justin Verlander as Astros beat Red Sox
Red Sox Houston Astros’ Kyle Tucker, left, flips his bat as he rounds the bases on his two run home run as Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) AP By KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press […]
Celtics beat Pacers by 51 points: 8 takeaways from a dominant win
Celtics The Celtics’ offense is absolutely humming. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum looks to pass while pressured by Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield. AP Photo/Charles Krupa COMMENTARY The Celtics decimated the Pacers on Wednesday, pulling away early and never giving a centimeter en route to a 155-101 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. This was […]
Massachusetts native Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23
NFL Levis became the seventh rookie quarterback to start this season. Will Levis reacts after throwing a touchdown pass Sunday. Justin Ford/Getty Images By TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press October 29, 2023 | 6:02 PM NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns in his NFL debut, and the […]
Philadelphia Union beat short-handed New England Revolution 3-1 in MLS playoffs
New England Revolution Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored goals for the Union. The Revolution are winless in their last 14 road matches. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti) By Associated Press October 28, 2023 CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Nathan Harriel each scored in the first half and the Philadelphia […]
Derrick White, Celtics beat Heat for second straight win: 9 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics weren’t perfect, but playing the Heat makes that difficult anyway. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum looks to move against Miami Heat’s Dru Smith. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer ESPN uses broadcast team made up entirely of women for Celtics-Heat matchup Celtics pay tribute to Lewiston, Maine during home opener The Celtics won their second-straight game […]
Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis impress in debut: 10 takeaways as Celtics beat Knicks
Celtics Porzingis set a Celtics record, while Tatum looks ready for another huge season. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics opened their season against the Knicks on Wednesday. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Celtics played well early and late in their season opener against the Knicks on Wednesday, which was good enough to overcome a […]
This Southern city beat out Salem as the spookiest city in the U.S.
National News It’s “often named the most haunted city in America,” according to Viator. People walk across Bourbon Street on Sept. 4, 2021, in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Associated Press The historic city of Salem, world-renowned for its monthlong celebration of Halloween and the birthplace of the Salem Witch Trials, is not […]
Phillies hit three home runs, beat Diamondbacks 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
MLB Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmulto each hit home runs Saturday. The Phillies picked up a decisive win on Saturday night. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) By DAVID BRANDT, Associated Press October 22, 2023 | 12:11 AM PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Wheeler delivered another postseason gem […]
The Patriots can’t even beat Brian Hoyer these days, and other final thoughts
Patriots The Patriots are now 1-5 with matchups against the Bills and Dolphins coming up. Patriots. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff COMMENTARY Bill Belichick coached in his 500th career NFL game on Sunday, and it was largely an afterthought because of the shoddy condition of his football team. Jakobi Meyers exacts revenge against a Patriots team […]
Patrick Mahomes throws TD pass, Travis Kelce has big game with Taylor Swift watching again as Chiefs beat Broncos 19-8
NFL The Chiefs improved to 5-1 with the win. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had nine catches for 124 yards. By DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press October 13, 2023 | 8:45 AM KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense is still trying to put everything together. It was evident in […]